Morning journal and courier. [volume] (New Haven [Conn.]) 1848-1894, 1887-04-20

TREAT CLARK RHcovERING-A REVIEW OF VAN HORN
FA1R-THE MOST SUCCESSFUL EVER HELD IN MIL
FORD.
MILFORD, April 19-Dr. j. g. Walker, of PhiIadel-
phia, was in town last week making preparations
for moving into his summer residence at the Gulf,
for trip to New Tacoma, Washington territory. to
visit her SON. DR.. John Beardsley..
assigned to the Methodist church, preached for the
first time here Sunday and made a very favorable
Mrs. a. B. Downes returned from Lincoln, Neb,
las been
Methodist church at Thomaston.
for the past month Is RECOVERING and no doubt viii
soon be able to be about again.
Mr.. and Mrs. Charles Nettleton returned last We'd
to Chambersburg, Pa.
Thursday evening to sing at the opening of the G.
A service for eoiored people was held here last
Sunday, which was conducted by preacher from
Stratford. There was good deal of interest shown
is good work and one that deserves the encourage
en5 and AID OF our people to sustain and see that
Mrs. Bella Clark died last Wednesday after an ILL
services were held on Friday afternoon and CON
Quoted by Rev. j. 81. Fitzgerald.
IN NeW Ra8e a Week 1e kne were Hrert
Clark Miss Lottie A. Clark. Frank H. Merwin and
The quartette and organist of the First church
choir took a rest last Sunday evening. Arthur
Vishno o0->,oO- - '--O ''OO-'O
The much talked of fair which has been planned
given Under the f auspices George Van Horn
held last week and the success which attended
opening was held on Monday evening and proved
most propitious event. The drum corps and the
Hhe e
Hartford, made stirring address. The arrange
reflected much credit on the ladies who had this
particular work in charge char Four booths we're ar
side was the table containing the prizes and other
articles; also fancy table Around the hall were
The seats were removed from the hall and the ex-
IN h eR5 Of the sb n nd s
fine display of articles which offered for
the presence Of Governor p, e. Lounsbury < cor
dial reception was given him and his address was
The music by the choir of the First church was
most excellent. Miss Annie Baldwin also did fine
the music t Was Given IN bv Pi9moah ehurcs
choir and reflected much credit on MIR. Clark who
| the orchestra and harmonica band and dancing
was INDUCED in. On Thursday evening music was
Miss Dyer of New Haven, sang with pleasing effect
and was presented with a lovely basket Of flowers
ance was equal to that of any previous night, On
Friday night the stage entertainment consisted of
music by orchestra and quartette with recitations
by Parson IsbelI, which we're given in inimitable
manner and greatly pleased the aIdienee Each
Saturday evening the interest instead Of abating
a ana b Sns aa GFGded to its n
excepting music by the orchestra. The award of
prizes took place at o'clock. Those receiving
them were as follows Wheeler & Wilson sewing
machine, No. s, y. S. Ferris; bedroom suit Colet
Smith; lounge, Charles Hyatt; large rug, Arthur
Fowler; Is barrel -four Mrs Rae Williams; suit of
clothes. Oscar Beech; carpet sweeper. W. E. Chap
Beach; one bqshel IL tuEnips. Eddie Gordon;
Ray Trowbridge; one pair shoes, Clara Clark;
three months shaving tickets, P. Nolan; one dozen
| lemon extracts, c. A. Lounsbury; box laundry
SOAP w. Fitzgerald 30 lb. box starch Amelia Ford
hanging lamp, o. G. Abbott; load of wood, George
| II. Wood; box strawberry cigars. E. B. Burwell
nice fan, w. F. Stone; silk handkerchief, Mrs w.
E. Patchin; whip, Mrs. John Brown; six bottles
Palmers extracts, H. B. Gardner; one pair patent
| names, DR.: w. S. Putney; picture, W. D. Miles.
Each evening supper and ice cream were served in
| the court room under the hall This department
was in charge of Mrs. c. o. Isbell. The arrange
ment of the hall and of the committee of ladies was
under the direction of Mrs. Nathan Clark and Mrs.
John Buckingham. AS it was impossible to com
plete the sale all the articles on Saturday even
| ing the hall was opened on Monday afternoon and
evening to conclude the disposition of them Alto
gether this has been the most successful fair
held in Milford. The picture of the Battle of Get
tysburg'' was won by Admiral Foote post of New
| Haven, they receiving 1875 votes, while Elias
| Howe post, Of Bridgeport, received 1895 votes
| Mr.. E. Van Horn won the gold badge and Miss Liz
| zie Knott received the prize for the most popular
| canvasser. The gross receipts will probably
| amount to two thousand dollars.